Bunion shoes

Watching with interest as I have a bunion. My chiropodist made a lovely toe separator for me but after several years I lost it somewhere in my bedroom. I am due an appt soon and hope I can have another.
I have worn Hotter shoes in the past and have taken out the thick insoles and replaced them with Cherry Blossom leather insoles from John Lewis and being thinner as well as cooler they give me more space.

I’m in the same boat, I’ve got a bunion on one foot, and wide feet too. I don’t generally like Hotter shoes, because the backs always rub on my heels, and I don’t like Skechers because they don’t give enough support so my feet ache when I wear them. The key is to get shoes with a wide toe box so your toes can spread out. I’ve got a couple of pairs of shoes from Calla, who specialise in bunion friendly footwear, which are excellent, but they are quite expensive. I’ve got some wide fit New Balance trainers from Wide Fit Shoes, my walking sandals are Hotter. I find M&S wide fit sandals sometimes work for me too, the fishermen’s style ones are good because the straps are leather and they stretch to accommodate my bunion. It’s exhausting finding exactly the right shoes though, it’s my internet browsing hobby.

Both my feet have had surgery for bunions, hammer toes and osteoarthritis. I wear Gabor shoes and some Clark wide fit for everyday and Skechers for walking and golf.

Fitflop trainers have a wide toe box and arch support, though I wear insoles. Also New Balance make wide fit trainers which don’t look orthopaedic.

Skechers are good

I have a tailor's bunion on my left foot. All my regular shoes and boots are now uncomfortable. I have taken to wearing barefoot shoes. I recently bought a pair of Hobibear trainers which are really comfortable. Unlike most barefoot shoes in which you can feel every pebble under your feet these have a little cushioning. I like the wide toe box, my bunionette doesn't rub in them.

Canvas shoes are flexible, so I personally find these the most comfortable. I have bunions on both feet, so it's a struggle. I pad mine with padded plasters but they still hurt. Padded socks help too, I wear the bamboo ones. Winter boots with a furry lining are a great help, as there is no friction.

I also have bunions on both feet. Hotter used to be a good choice for me but either the shoes have changed or my feet have! Paver shoes are now my first choice.

Thanks all. Good suggestions here. I seem to remember V Beckham has bunions. I bet she wears Calla! Still.researching.

I’m an ex chiropodist and always tell people that Pavers has I nice selection of wide fit shoes
Love the pink plasterciney thing….they really are useful

I’ve found DB wider fit shoes 01933 311 077 excellent, especially when they have a sale. They have shoes up to 8E wide. Although they are online, you can try and return easily. Their advisors seem good too. www.widerfitshoes.co.uk

Sargasso & grey are shoes made for bunions, expensive but extremely comfortable.

Have a look at Sole Bliss. Expensive, but really, really good. I had a bunion done in 2010 and I have tailors bunions on both feet. Sole Bliss really help.

Samsara1

Both my feet have had surgery for bunions, hammer toes and osteoarthritis. I wear Gabor shoes and some Clark wide fit for everyday and Skechers for walking and golf.

How bad were your hammer toes that you had surgery? I was told that I would have mine operated on when my feet stopped growing at about 16. I am 70 and still waiting!

I have Cosy Feet for the wide toe box and they’re good for me. Skechers do some of there’s in extra wide.

Angelafeet

I’m an ex chiropodist and always tell people that Pavers has I nice selection of wide fit shoes
Love the pink plasterciney thing….they really are useful

I bought some wide fit trainers and they were not wide at all. I took them back to the shop and bought some Skechers wide fit instead and they were a much better fit.

Fitflop shoes are wider fitting and Sketchers are very comfortable.
I had both bunions done 14 years ago, one of them is starting to develop again.
I usually wear Fitflops, Sketchers or trainers. Nothing with heels or pinto toes so I have no idea why one foot is ok but the other one isn’t.

Pointy
Just love autocorrect!!

Hobibear wide toe barefoot shoes are the most comfortable footwear for me. They have a very wide toe box.

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Hi, Podiatrist here -

The advice I always give is to look for features, not names. As long as a shoe has those features, you should be accommodated well.

For bunions particularly, look for a toe box that is wide and deep. Examples can be found I this catalogue - www.widerfitshoes.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13221362851&utm_term=wider%20fit%20shoes%20uk&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13221362851&gbraid=0AAAAAD-TG6-2plakMpppEgrvb2mxB82Ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjws83OBhD4ARIsACblj18GxgKkiaXs9Ulnzf8QhR9KOx62bccSfVuVQ4_AnEcFlv2XaMsCmEgaAizREALw_wcB

You don't have to buy from here but they have a measuring tool in the back of the brochure that allows you to check your shoe size and circumference, which is important for bunions. Bear in mind that your shoe size will change over time as well.

A lot of my patients also report that they like Fitville shoes - thefitville.uk/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sales-Search-Brand-roas800&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13270547266&gbraid=0AAAAABIIuj2S149LBuPDAoMQlrUOIxdii&gclid=Cj0KCQjws83OBhD4ARIsACblj1-bKhEDArHiG_Ie0KjR6v704q0wWStSxX0CRs7cjGMTAmF4j_QVcskaAm4wEALw_wcB

Good luck with your search!

Jane

for a special occasion Bliss are very stylish

I like my Hotter Mary Jane style that I can wear without socks as they have leather insoles.

You can take the insoles out and putyour own in...I do. Hotter are expensive but very good

My Mum's big toe now crosses over her next toe :-( I got these for her after her Hotter ones gave her a pressure blister. She finds them much more comfortable and easy to put on.
www.friendlyshoes.co.uk/product/force-light-grey/